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Warriors exercise option on PF Marreese Speights

(6/29/2015)The Warriors announced Monday that they have picked up their player option on power forward Marreese Speights, per the San Francisco Chronicle.

Speights will make about $3.81 million next season, He averaged 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game as one of the team's best bench options.

Warriors GM likely picking up option on PF Marreese Speights

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/26/2015)Warriors general manager Bob Myers has told the Bay Area News Group that he's leaning toward picking up the option on power forward Marreese Speights.

Speights provided instant offense in the regular season, averaging 10.4 points in about 15 minutes per game. But he fell out of the rotation in the playoffs after a poor start. He hit just 14 of 41 shots in the postseason.

Speights is coming off of an injured calf that caused him to miss the entire Western Conference finals. He was injured in the second round against the Grizzlies. Speights will provide some added frontcourt depth for the Warriors.

This season, Speights has averaged 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

Kerr: Warriors PF Marreese Speights closing in on return

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/1/2015)Steve Kerr has declared that Warriors power forward Marreese Speights, who is dealing with a right calf strain, is "not oo far off" from practice participation and contact drills, per the San Jose Mercury News.

Speights is apparently progressing and did participate in on-court activities. If the Warriors advance to the finals, perhaps Speights could be available to play.

Warriors big man Marreese Speights seeks return for finals

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/26/2015)Warriors backup center/forward Marreese Speights, who missed his seventh playoff game with a right calf sprain, plans to be back by the start of the NBA Finals on June 4, assuming his team advances, per the Contra Costa Times.

Speights only averaged 7.6 minutes per game in seven playoff games before going down. He played 17 minutes per game in the regular season.

Warriors forward Marreese Speights will not play in Game 1

Speights has been out since Game 3 of the semifinals with a calf injury and is expected to be re-evaluated soon. Speights averaged 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds in the regular season.

Warriors' Speights (calf) will not return to Grizzlies series

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/13/2015)Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Wednesday that forward Marreese Speights (calf) will not play during the remainder of his team's series against the Grizzlies, the Bay Area News Group reports.

Kerr added that Speights is doing better after suffering a calf strain in Game 3. Speights averaged a career-high 10.4 points during the regular season. He'll attempt to return in the Eastern Conference Finals, provided the Warriors can make it past the Grizzlies.

Speights, who injured his calf in Game 3, suffered a moderate calf strain and is expected to be out for at least a week with the injury. He may be available for Game 7 on May 17 if Golden State's series goes that far. He averaged 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds in the regular season.

Warriors' Marreese Speights out at least a week with calf strain

Speights, who left Saturday's game with the injury, said Sunday an MRI revealed a moderate strain and he will be re-evaluated in a week. It's possible he could return for Game 7 on May 17 if necessary. Speights averaged 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds in the regular season.

Warriors F Marreese Speights (calf) won't play Monday

by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com

(5/10/2015)The Warriors have ruled out forward Marreese Speights from Monday night's Game 4 matchup against the Grizzlies, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Speights suffered a strained right calf in Saturday's game against Memphis and was unlikely to play in Game 4 anyway.

Warriors C Marreese Speights suspended one game by NBA

Speights will miss Friday's game against the Nuggets. Speights is averaging 11.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 59 games.

Warriors C Marreese Speights pleads no contest to misdemeanor

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/3/2015)Warriors center Marreese Speights pleaded no contest to a reduced misdemeanor charge of reckless driving Monday, the Bay Area News Group reports.

Speights was initially charged with driving under the influence after being arrested in Tampa in August. He has averaged a career-high 11.4 points and 4.7 rebounds in 55 games.

Warriors C Marreese Speights scores 17 points vs. Kings

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/4/2015)Warriors center Marreese Speights scored 17 points on 8 of 13 shooting in his team's 121-96 win over the Kings in Sacramento Tuesday.

Speights hadn't been much of an offensive factor in any of the previous three games, but his eight rebounds Tuesday mark his third straight game with that many rebounds. He also chipped in three assists in 21 minutes before fouling out for the third time this season. The Warriors will square off with the Mavericks Wednesday.

Warriors center Andrew Bogut a late scratch, out with flu-like symptoms

Warriors C Marreese Speights scores 19 vs. Kings Friday

Speights was the second-leading scorer on the team behind Klay Thompson's 52-point explosions, delivering his first double-digit scoring game in his last three tries. He also collected five rebounds, one assist and one block in 21 minutes off the bench. The Warriors will square off with the Celtics Sunday.

Bogut did not participate in the team’s shootaround Tuesday and was sent back to the team hotel. He is listed as questionable. Center Festus Ezeli was ruled out as he recovers from an ankle injury. Forward Marreese Speights is expected to start if Bogut is unable to play.

The Warriors are 8-point favorites.

Warriors big men Andrew Bogut, Festus Ezeli out Monday

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(1/5/2015)The Warriors ruled out centers Andrew Bogut and Festus Ezeli for Monday's game against the Thunder, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. Bogut (knee) has missed 11 straight games, while Ezeli (ankle) has missed four in a row.

Forward Marreese Speights (12.6 points, 5.2 rebounds) will get another start. Golden State is a 2.5-point home favorite.

Warriors' Marreese Speights scores 23 in rout of 76ers

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(12/31/2014)Warriors forward Marreese Speights had one of his most productive games of the season during the Warriors’ 126-86 win over the 76ers Tuesday.

Speights shot 9 of 13 from the field including 5 of 6 from the free-throw line. He finished with 23 points which was a team high. It was his first game scoring 20 or more points since Nov. 23 against the Thunder.

Speights also added four assists and four rebounds. He was also a force on the defensive-end, blocking four shots.

The Warriors next play Friday against the Raptors

Report: Warriors rule Andrew Bogut, Festus Ezeli out vs. 76ers

Bogut is dealing with a knee injury which will keep him out of his 10th straight game. In Bogut’s absence, forward Marreese Speights has seen his minutes increase. It is not clear when Bogut will return to the court. The Warriors also listed Festus Ezeli (ankle) as out.

Report: Warriors center Andrew Bogut ruled out Saturday

It will be the ninth straight game Bogut has missed while dealing with a knee issue. Forward Marreese Speights has been starting in place of Bogut. The Warriors also listed Festus Ezeli (ankle) as out.

Speights, who is averaging 12.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, doesn't have time for anyone else's opinion of the Warriors.

“Somebody’s opinion can’t really control me because at the end of the day, an opinion is just an opinion,” Speights said. “You ever go try to pay your bills with somebody’s opinion? You ever do that before? You won’t get that far."

Speights was a starter for Memphis in 2011-12, when he averaged 8.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game in 54 starts.

“It’s just everything, ESPN. No Bogues, no DLee, so it’s motivation. All the guys who are playing get motivated because of their willingness to count us out with the two big men out.”

Warriors PF Marreese Speights scores season-high 28 Sunday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/23/2014)Warriors power forward Marreese Speights scored a season-high 28 points on 11 of 18 shooting in his team's 91-86 win over the Thunder Sunday.

Speights caught fire for the second time in three games, following up a 24-point, 8-of-11 shooting night last Sunday with another excellent performance one week later. He also delivered seven rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes in his team's fifth straight win. The Warriors will look to keep rolling Tuesday in Miami.

Warriors' Speights develops into coach's 'new favorite player'

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/19/2014)Warriors forward Marreese Speights has been a valuable contributor off the bench in his last few games. He is averaging 14.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in his last four games, which included a 24-point, nine-rebound outing Sunday against the Lakers.

"He's played his way into the backup 4-5 role," Kerr said. "More than anything, what pleases me is just the professionalism, staying ready when he hasn't gotten into games. He hasn't complained, he's been unbelievably positive, and when I do put him out there, he produces. He's a real pro, and he's been a good example for our whole team."

Marreese Speights scores career-high 32 points vs. 76ers

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/11/2014)In a matchup with the team that initially drafted him, Warriors forward Marreese Speights scored a career-high 32 points on 12 of 15 shooting in his team's 123-80 drubbing of the 76ers Monday.

Speights had scored 30 points over his previous seven games combined heading into Monday's matchup with the 76ers, and he played a season-high 26 minutes in the win, taking advantage of his white-hot stroke. He also kicked in eight rebounds, one assist and a season-high three blocks Monday. Speights has averaged 6.1 points and 3.5 rebounds over 52 games played.

Marreese Speights makes a rare impact

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(1/31/2014)Warriors forward Marreese Speights was part of a rare performance Thursday against the Clippers, as he and Harrison Barnes combined to score in double figures, just the fifth time all season two Warriors have done so in the same game.

Speights scored his 12 points on 5 of 8 shooting, and he also went 2 for 2 at the free-throw line. He added five rebounds, one assist and one steal, while turning the ball over twice in 18 minutes in a 111-92 win.

Speights scores frequently when he is on the floor, but doesn't get many opportunities to do so. He plays just 12.0 minutes per game, but is averaging 5.8 points per game on 41.1 percent shooting on the season.

Marreese Speights scores 16 in 16 minutes off the bench

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/14/2013)Warriors forward Marreese Speights just missed a double-double in a solid performance off the bench Friday night against the Rockets.

Speights went 7 of 14 shooting from the field and 2 of 2 from the free throw line. He finished the game with 16 points and nine rebounds, with eight of them coming from the offensive end while logging 16 minutes of game action in a 116-112 defeat.

Marreese Speights plays season-low seven minutes Thursday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/15/2013)Warriors forward Marreese Speights played a season-low seven minutes in his team's 116-115 win over the Thunder Thursday.

Speights hasn't been able to match the 20-minute workload he received in the opener, playing between eight and 17 minutes in each game between the opener and Thursday. He scored three points on 1 of 2 shooting while collecting one rebound and one steal in the win.

Warriors adding Speights

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/9/2013)The Warriors had to let Carl Landry walk this offseason, leaving a big hole in their frontcourt. They will try to fill that hole with Marreese Speights, who reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with the Warriors Tuesday. Financial terms have not been made known yet, as the deal is not official until after the moratorium on free-agent signings ends Wednesday.

Decision looming for Speights

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(4/24/2013)Cavaliers forward Marreese Speights played a solid role for the Cavaliers after a January trade, but his time with the team may come to an end after just half a season. Speights has a player option for the 2013-14 season worth $4.5 million, and after averaging 10.2 points and 5.1 rebounds in just 18.5 minutes per game after the trade, he may opt to test the market. Speights has not yet said what his intentions are, and he has until June 29 to make a decision.